SURREAL NIGHTS AT THE DALI
Aug. 15, 5 – 8 pm at the Dali Museum. Once a month, guests can enjoy a surreal night at The Dalí as the Museum lights up the evening with a live DJ performance. Sip on a signature surreal cocktail from Café Gala. Enjoy extended hours, entertainment and activities for free on the ground floor. Purchase tickets in advance. thedali.org
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Aug. 23, 7:30 pm at the Raymond James Stadium. Watch the first Buccaneer NFL Preseason game with the Bucs taking on the Miami Dolphins. Football season is almost here, the first game is Sept. 8 against the Washington Commanders. ticketnetwork.com
PAINTING WITH ELEPHANTS
Saturdays at 9 am at the Tampa Zoo. This is a special behind-thescenes experience featuring the iconic African elephant. Learn about how the zoo is helping to protect wild elephants and start an art piece that the elephant residents will add to! The painting is yours to keep. zootampa.org
CHARLEY HARPER CARDINAL GLASS CLASS
Aug. 20 & 27 at the Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Learn the basics as you create your own 6x7-inch glass panel. Registration for this class includes two 3-hr glass sessions, 8/20 and 8/27. Closed-toed shoes are required to participate in class. my.museumaacm.org
PERSONAL GLASS EXPERIENCE
Select days at the Morean Glass Studio. This unique one-on-one opportunity gives you the chance to work with an artist to learn the fundamentals of glass blowing. Choose from a variety of sculpture projects such as paperweights, flowers, ornaments, and more. Ages 11+ only. moreanartscenter.org
SECOND SUNDAY
Aug. 11, 11 am – 3 pm at Armature Works. Stroll through the airconditioned Gathering event space, shop from a local market selling handmade goods, jewelry, apothecary, candles, apparel, and more. Art Walk is outside. More info online. armatureworks.com
SUMMER CLASSICS
Sundays at the Tampa Theatre at 3 pm. Aug. 4 is The Princess Bride; Aug. 11 is Chinatown; Aug. 18 is Casablanca; and Aug. 25 is The Silent Clowns. Each Summer Classic title is included in the National Film Registry as “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant films.” tampatheatre.org
CUPCAKE CRAWL
Aug. 24 at Al Lopez Park. A 5k, 1k, or virtual race for charity. Celebrate Birthdays is a 501c3 charity nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure that every foster child and all children, regardless of personal or financial circumstances, has the opportunity to celebrate their birthday and receive a present! celebratebirthdays.org
BOLTS BREW FEST
Aug. 9 at Amalie Arena. The event will offer craft beers from a variety of different local and national craft breweries, oversized games, ThunderBug and more. Beer enthusiasts can purchase a VIP admission ticket which will allow them access into the event two hours prior to General Admission. amaliearena.com
AN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND
Aug. 25, 8 pm at the Seminole Hard Rock event center. An Evening With John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories will feature intimate reimagining of his greatest hits, stories from his life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND. casino.hardrock. com/tampa
